At Blackwattle Dairy, we do things a little differently from your typical large-scale dairy farms. As an ethical goat dairy, we put our goats and their happiness first. Happy goats make the best quality milk, and we’re in the business of making the best quality cheese
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This means our goats don’t graze on pasture during winter, and while it’s better for their health, as they are more susceptible to parasites than other livestock, it disqualifies us from organic certification. Even though we would love to be a certified organic goat dairy, our goats’ happiness comes first, and they’ll back us up on that.
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Disbudding is a controversial topic in the world of goat farming, and we understand why. The idea of removing the horn buds of baby goats may seem harsh at first glance. But at Blackwattle Dairy, we’ve carefully considered the whole picture and believe it’s essential—not just for our safety but for the safety and well-being of our goats. Here’s why we’ve made this choice and how we approach it with the utmost care.
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